2005 Ford GT vs. 1968 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 554 kg more than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1968 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | GT | Rapier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
